Best Schools in Northwest, Portland, OR
Northwest, Portland, OR has 7 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,889 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Northwest greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northwest, Portland, OR
The top high schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northwest, Portland, OR
The top middle schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Sylvan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northwest, Portland, OR
The top elementary schools in Northwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ainsworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
2. Skyline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 215 Students
3. Chapman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
4. Class Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Class Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 131 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northwest, Portland, OR
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northwest, Portland, OR has a total population of 21,359 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northwest, Portland, OR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Northwest, Portland, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
80.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
72.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northwest, Portland, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northwest, Portland, OR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Northwest, Portland, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northwest, Portland, OR
How many schools are in Northwest, Portland, OR?
Northwest, Portland, OR has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,889 students in total.
How do schools in Northwest perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Northwest score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Northwest greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northwest?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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